Brighton Coastal Cycling Tour: Brighton Dome, Undercliff Walk & Rottingdean
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Overview
The Brighton Coastal Cycling Tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers 15 kilometers (9 miles) along the coast. The tour begins in Brighton city centre and first stops at Brighton Dome for five minutes to explain its unique design. Next, it visits the Royal Pavilion for about ten minutes to describe the history of this distinctive palace. The group then stops at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery for five minutes to learn about the building's original purpose. After that, there is a five-minute stop at Quadrophenia Alleyway. Riders cycle along Brighton Beach and pass Brighton Palace Pier, where the guide discusses the history of Brighton's three piers: Suspension Chain Pier, West Pier, and Palace Pier. The route continues past the world’s oldest functioning aquarium and the start of the oldest working Victorian railway, cycling alongside its route. The tour also passes an outdoor beach volleyball centre before reaching Brighton Marina, which has over 1,000 boats. From Brighton Marina, the tour follows most of the five-kilometer Undercliff Walk, cycling beside the English Channel with white chalk cliffs overhead. The group stops at Rottingdean Beach for about 20 minutes, where refreshments are available and participants can choose to walk or swim. Nearby Kipling Gardens, once owned by Rudyard Kipling, can be visited during this stop for about ten minutes. The return route goes through The Lanes, cycling through its narrow passages called twittens for seven minutes, and passes the Theatre Royal, one of Brighton’s oldest theatres. The tour is led by a local guide and includes the use of a bicycle and helmet. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Brighton Dome
Learn about the inspiration behind the unusual design of Brighton Dome during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Royal Pavilion
Spend 10 minutes hearing about the origins and history of this distinctive palace.
10 min
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Discover the original purpose of this impressive building during a 5-minute visit.
5 min
Quadrophenia Alleyway
Pause for 5 minutes at this location associated with the Mods subculture.
5 min
Brighton Beach
Cycle along the top edge of Brighton Beach with views of the shore.
Brighton Palace Pier
Pass by one of the UK’s well-known landmarks, Brighton Palace Pier.
Brighton Aquarium
Cycle past the world’s oldest functioning aquarium without stopping.
Brighton Palace Pier
Cycle past the Palace Pier again and stop on the promenade to learn about the history of Brighton’s three piers: Suspension Chain Pier, West Pier, and Palace Pier.
Victorian Railway Start
Cycle past and possibly stop briefly at the beginning of the world’s oldest working Victorian railway, then continue cycling alongside its route.
Beach Volleyball Centre
Ride past an outdoor beach volleyball centre along the route.
Brighton Marina
Cycle past Brighton Marina, which houses over 1,000 boats, as the tour begins the Undercliff Path.
Undercliff Walk
Cycle along most of the 5-kilometer Undercliff Path, with the English Channel on one side and white chalk cliffs towering above.
Rottingdean Beach
Stop at Rottingdean Beach for 20 minutes to have refreshments and optionally walk or swim on the shingle beach.
20 min
Kipling Gardens
Visit Kipling Gardens for 10 minutes, a walled garden that once belonged to Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book.
10 min
The Lanes
Cycle through The Lanes for 7 minutes, navigating the narrow passageways known locally as twittens.
7 min
Theatre Royal Brighton
Pass by one of Brighton’s oldest theatres, the Theatre Royal.
Meeting point
The Meeting Point is in front of the Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton
End point
The Meeting Point is in front of the Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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